Complete Definition of "preppy"

English

Alternative spellings
preppie

Pronunciation
(US) IPA|/�pr�pi/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�pi|-�pi

Adjective
en-adj|prepp|ier|more

  1. context|disparaging relating to things (such as clothing) that are typical of students at prep schools

Usage notes
Usually derogatory, and often implying undeserved wealth.

Noun
en-noun|preppies

  1. context|disparaging A student of a prep school

Translations
Finnish: yksityiskoulu|yksityiskoulun opiskelija
Spanish (Mexico): fresa

Quotations
1999: Detroit Rock City (movie) - So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?

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